Internship opportunities at Great River Energy
Great River Energy offers an internship program that provides a well-rounded experience for student interns by providing exposure to the business world, the utilities industry and our organization. This program is a part of our recruitment strategy to attract and retain a skilled, diverse and an engaged workforce.
“The entire culture that surrounds Great River Energy is what initially attracted me to pursue a position here. Everything from employees of all departments, to the ‘three R’ business model and the cooperative structure makes Great River Energy a welcoming and rewarding place to work.”
-Peter, former Great River Energy intern
Types of internship positions we offer
We offer a variety of internship positions throughout our organization. These positions may be a full-time summer or a part-time position during the school year. We provide a flexible schedule that allows student to put education first. In the past ten years, Great River Energy has employed more than 200 students throughout our Minnesota and North Dakota locations.
- Engineering (civil, electrical, computer)
- Design drafting
- Land surveying
- Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
- Forecasting & resource planning
- Data analytics
- Information technology
- Safety
- Environmental / legal / regulatory
- Land rights / permitting
- Communications and marketing
- Member resources / contracts / rates / power marketing / resource planning / compliance
- Power generation
“I think the most rewarding aspect of my internship was meeting all the great people at Great River Energy. The knowledge and experience I gained while working one-on-one with industry professionals was invaluable—not to mention how helpful and friendly everyone is! Over the course of 2 years I was able to lay a foundation for my future career, and build lasting relationships with some pretty great coworkers!”
-Jessica, former Great River Energy intern
How can I apply for an internship at Great River Energy?
Our staffing partner, Vision Staffing, lists all current Great River Energy internship opportunities here: https://www.myvisionco.com/jobs/ Simply enter “intern” in the search field. You must apply for a Great River Energy internship through Vision Staffing. Please call or email Vision Staffing with any questions. Email: Careers@myvisionco.com Phone: 763-428-2926 If Vision Staffing is unable to answer your questions, please contact us at 763-445-5000 or Careers@GREnergy.com
Great River Energy is an equal opportunity employer
We strive to include all employees regardless of work experience, educational background, marital status, generational differences, sexual orientation, gender identity, personal habits, income, work location and union/non-union affiliation. In addition, we pride ourselves on being a veteran-friendly employer.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance with your application for employment, please contact us via 763-445-5000 or Careers@GREnergy.com